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As Refillz shops emerge, cost and plastic reduction remain uncertain
By Iqra Siddiqui Plastic is embedded in everyday life, shaping how people shop, consume, and dispose. But refill shops are emerging as an alternative, offering a way to cut down on single-use packaging. But higher costs and convenience barriers continue to influence consumer behaviour. Experts suggest it could help reduce plastic waste. However, the question…
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Lynne Swan Guinness is one of the first things non-natives associate with Ireland. Despite this, numerous Dubliners have yet to visit the famous storehouse (it’s Ireland’s number 1 visitor attraction!) and walk through it’s historic gates. The City team were amongst those who had yet to check it out, so, we took a trip to…
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Between here and the UK Christmas number one has become a huge betting tradition however the top spot in the irish charts has become a little predictable of late with the coveted award going to the X factor winner for the past six years. In the United Kingdom they’ve had a little more variety and…
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The sky may dreary but the streets of Dublin are filled with colour this season. It looks like winter wear this year is all about flamboyance but with a hint of Parisian chic. The people of Dublin seem to be ditching the obvious all black ensembles for something with a bit more vibrance and spirit!…
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The Gathering is a tourism initiative calling itself “the perfect excuse to reach out to those who have moved away, their relatives, friends and descendants, and invite them home”. Gabriel Byrne, who was Irish ambassador for culture in the US, came under fire recently when he called it “a scam” because he feels people who…
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by Martha Gberevbie How does a whistle-stop journey around Dublin sound, say from Bull Island to Irishtown Nature Park? Trinity College have recently launched 11 podcasts to help you along the way. The free audio guide called DBAT(Dublin Biodiversity Audio Tour) includes undiscovered gems like Serenity community gardens and firm favourite Dublin Zoo. Biodiversity refers…
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by Martha Gberevbie and Patrick Gormley Almost everyday of 2012 there have been reports of murders and crime in the capital. The majority of these have been gangland related but there have been numerous other incidences of violence too. RTÉ crime drama Love/Hate has tapped into this reality and has been a huge hit with viewers. Thecity.ie…
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